Mayor Kimo Alameda is launching a fitness initiative aimed at improving the health of residents and reducing chronic illness across Hawaiʻi Island.  

The “Hawai’i Island Mayor’s Fitness Challenge,” which begins today and concludes in February 2026, focuses on five key areas: heart health, strength, balance, flexibility, and weight management.

During the challenge, residents are encouraged to engage in daily activities designed to enhance their overall health and fitness:

• Heart Health: Engage in 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity each day.
• Strength: Complete a number of push-ups each day equivalent to your age if under 60, or half your age if over 60.
• Balance: Complete a number of squats each day equivalent to your age if under 60, or half your age if over 60.
• Flexibility: Practice touching your toes daily without bending your knees and then move to other areas.
• Weight Management: Adopt a diet that helps you achieve a pants size you can be proud of by the end of the challenge.

The challenge, which is open to all residents, will conclude with a family health fair in Kona and Hilo. Participants who can demonstrate two of the five targets at the event will be eligible for prizes.

Updates and health tips will be shared on social media (@himayorkimo) to keep participants motivated and informed.

Mayor Alameda advises that participants may want to check with their physician before starting any physical activity or altering their regular diet.